last night, while i was sleeping, i got the worst charlie horses in my lower calve region.. they wouldnt stop and now my legs are sore today! why does that happen?
2007-01-22 02:55:52 · 2 answers · asked by .:*BeAuTiFuL*:. 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Charlie horses are just small, localized cramps, usually in the legs. Cramps are usually caused by mild dehydration, a lack of potassium or sodium, or excess exercise. Many women get leg cramps either right before menstruation or during the first two or three days due to the loss of water and the chemical imbalances that occur as blood leaves the body.
Try drinking a glass of water, grapefruit, or orange juice, or Gatorade or PowerAde before bed. Stay away from caffeine three to four hours before bed, and try reducing your salt intake at dinner. Bananas or tomatoes as an evening snack can even out your potassium levels.
2007-01-22 03:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by mattmedfet 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lack of potassium or salt. Eat a banana or consume some salt. It could also be a lack of water intake. So. . . eat a banana, chips and a glass of water lol
2007-01-22 03:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Chick-a-Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋